How do I start training for the Comrades Marathon?

How to Train for Comrades Marathon

1. Train Your Legs for Both Uphill & Downhill Running.
2. Practice Your Target Ultramarathon Pace.
3. Build on Your Existing Marathon Fitness.
4. Double Run Days & Big Training Weekend.
5. Look Forward to a Warm Welcome!
6. Wear Extra Layers to The Start.
7. Party at The Aid Stations.

How long does it take to train for the Comrades Marathon?

The race is 87km long, which is more than double a marathon distance. Most athletes train for at least six months, many for more, but it depends on where you are starting from. As you can see taking on the Comrades Marathon takes dedication. Ideally, you should be a regular runner, having run a marathon before.

How many km should you run before Comrades?

The aspirant Comrades runner aiming for times between 8hrs and 12 hours should complete three long runs, a 50km, 56km and 60km before the race.

How difficult is the Comrades Marathon?

Lindsey Parry: The Comrades Marathon up run is very difficult, let’s not pull any punches there. But it is a different kind of difficult. The Comrades down run definitely pummels your legs, so you get very tired in the first half and then you get very sore in the second half.

When should I start training for Comrades?

Once you’ve completed our 10km and half marathon training programs and you’ve run a half marathon, then the Comrades finishers program will not need modifying. That will be the right place for you to start training for the Comrades Marathon.

How do I train for a 10k?

5 of the Best 10km Workouts

1. 3x3km (500m jog between) 3x3km reps is one of the longest interval sessions that you will do in the build-up to your next 10km race.
2. 15x400m Intervals. Over speed training is the key to feeling relaxed at your goal 10km pace.
3. 8x1km Intervals.
4. Tempo Run.
5. Parkrun 5km.

Can you walk the Comrades marathon?

It is possible to walk the Comrades Marathon I always thought that the only guys who had done it had done it in 11 hours+, and more like 11.45+. It is a lot harder to do than running the Comrades Marathon. Just because walking by nature is slower than running, so therefore you have to walk quite fast.

How do I qualify for Comrades Marathon?

How to qualify for the Comrades Marathon. In order to qualify to run the Comrades Marathon you need to run a standard marathon (42,2km) in a time of less than 4:50. Anything slower than a 4:50 marathon does not qualify. Interestingly enough, you don’t have to run a marathon to qualify for Comrades.

Can you walk the comrades?

It is possible to walk the Comrades Marathon There are a few people who have done it. It is a lot harder to do than running the Comrades Marathon. Just because walking by nature is slower than running, so therefore you have to walk quite fast. Plus you have you walk quite fast for a really long time.

How hard is the Comrades Marathon to run?

The Comrades Marathon is an extremely hilly race. So, training for Comrades means you have to train for the hills. In both the up and the down run it was the eccentric loading of the quads during the downhill sections that took their toll later in the race for myself and many others.

How to train for an ultramarathon?

Practice running downhill in your training for Comrades marathon, and be sure to strengthen your legs for downhill running. 2. Practice Your Target Ultramarathon Pace Something I failed to do this properly was to train at my specific race pace.

How long does it take to train for a marathon?

For marathons, a 17-week training building up would be on the low end of what most runners would attempt. In my experience, I haven’t want to race a marathon on anything less than about six months of hard training, and that only after I already have a solid aerobic base.

How do I get from zero to comrades?

The one thing every Comrades runner has in common is that they all started from zero. At some stage in their running career they had never run 10km. Or a half marathon or 42km. So, basically the secret to going from zero to Comrades, as beginner, is to start. You will need to go from zero to 5km. From 5km you will progress to 10k.